Cleaner at Buckfastleigh Primary School

Expired

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BPS/08700

Location

Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£12.85 - £12.85 Hourly

Closing Date

Midday, Thu 16th Jul, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Cleaner

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Cleaner to work with our Cleaning Supervisor to ensure our lovely school is kept clean and safe for our pupils, staff and visitors. Monday to Friday (3.00-5.30pm or 3.30pm to 6pm). Also to include a deep clean of the school during the Easter and Summer school holidays.

Duties will include cleaning, washing surfaces, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins and the cleaning of the designated areas which will include toilets, fixtures and fittings.

Candidates will be required to:

Work as part of a team, covering sickness when required.
Required to undertake a DBS check.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding and welfare procedures
Report a shortfall of stock requirements to the Cleaning Supervisor
Advise the Cleaning Supervisor of any deficiencies in classrooms or corridors etc broken chairs, carpet rising
Follow Health and safety Guidelines, report faulty machinery and equipment to Site Manager
Be energetic, proactive, self-motivated and have attention to detail

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

As a Trust we promote flexible working and would consider a job share or flexible working for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References will be taken up before appointment.

Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).

Safeguarding Statement

Buckfastleigh Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Buckfastleigh Primary School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.